Washington (DCA) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines, Republic Airline, PSA Airlines, American Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 78 flights a week in July 2026. The 562-mile flight takes about 1h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 562 mi · 904 km
- Flight time
- 1h 59m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 64%
Airlines flying DCA to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 30 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 168,408 | 1h 53m |
| Republic Airline | 25 | Embraer E175 | 79,473 | 2h 2m |
| PSA Airlines | 10 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 17,865 | 2h 10m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 19,856 | 1h 59m |
| Envoy Air | 6 | Embraer E175 | 8,904 | 1h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to BNA flight schedule
23 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 10:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 836Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 6:50am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1388Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 6:55am | 24 | 96% |
| WN 955Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 7:55am | 12 | 100% |
| AA 4640American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:59am | 8:06am | 19 | 93% |
| AA 5136American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:23am | 9:26am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1389Southwest Airlines | 9:10am | 10:10am | 4 | n/a |
| DL 5783Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00am | 10:59am | 31 | 82% |
| WN 668Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 11:00am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 4686American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:16am | 11:24am | 20 | 84% |
| WN 1390Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 11:40am | 20 | 85% |
| WN 1009Southwest Airlines | 10:45am | 11:45am | 12 | 64% |
| WN 1503Southwest Airlines | 12:55pm | 1:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 4276American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:44pm | 2:48pm | 23 | 87% |
| WN 1484Southwest Airlines | 2:30pm | 3:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 5777Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:17pm | 4:22pm | 31 | 75% |
| WN 4301Southwest Airlines | 3:55pm | 4:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4058Southwest Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1566Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 5:30pm | 16 | 40% |
| AA 4367American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:00pm | 6:08pm | 27 | 71% |
| WN 2843Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 7:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1246Southwest Airlines | 7:25pm | 8:15pm | 12 | n/a |
| DL 5707Delta Air Lines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:40pm | 9:43pm | 26 | 77% |
| AA 4646American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:15pm | 11:20pm | 23 | 75% |
Is DCA to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 4,384 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 5pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,707 | 74% | 16 min | 2.2% |
| American Airlines | 1,687 | 75% | 19 min | 4.5% |
| Delta Air Lines | 990 | 80% | 15 min | 2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 455 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 212 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 139 | 72% | |
| 10am to 11am | 736 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 170 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 104 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 493 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 511 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 121 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 317 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 178 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 221 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 503 | 75% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 92 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 341 | 22,903 | |
| September 2025 | 337 | 21,621 | |
| October 2025 | 387 | 28,212 | |
| November 2025 | 353 | 22,780 | |
| December 2025 | 343 | 25,323 | |
| January 2026 | 335 | 15,050 | |
| February 2026 | 332 | 19,287 | |
| March 2026 | 369 | 27,872 | |
| April 2026 | 367 | 25,183 | |
| May 2026 | 376 | 28,659 | |
| June 2026 | 351 | 27,686 | |
| July 2026 | 346 | 29,930 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.